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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.25, 1,088.06 and 212.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.25, 1,088.06 and 212.25 is: 318.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.25 : 1,088.06 = 212.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.25/1,088.06 = 212.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.25x = 1,088.06 × 212.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.25x = 230,940.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,940.74/725.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.43

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